We supply trash containers to approximately 31,000 residential and 2,200 commercial customers and dispose of approximately 6,000 TONS of trash per month. The residential and commercial systems use a one-person collection vehicle that collects waste on a designated pick-up day once a week.

We continually strive to provide the best service at an economical price to our customers in the most efficient and timely manner possible.

Residential: To set up residential solid waste service contact Customer Service. A 64-gallon compact or a 96-gallon trash container will be delivered to your home. An additional trash container is available at an extra charge of $9.00 per month. Residential Grappler service is provided once a month on your regular service day.

Recycling: Curbside recycling is provided as part of residential services. A recycling bin will be delivered with your trash container and picked up every other week by Friedman Recycling. If you have questions/comments about your recycling service, contact Friedman Recycling at (575) 323-5086 or go to their website www.friedmanrecycling.com.

Interim Solid Waste Administrator

(575) 528-3700

Robin Lawrence, holds an Associate Degree in Applied Science as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration focusing on Supervisory Management and Leadership. She has worked for the City of Las Cruces Utilities Department in various roles for approximately 16-years.